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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday in Abeokuta said the principle of regionalism has continued to plague the country, describing it as the root of Nigeria’s problems.

Obasanjo said this when the League of Northern Democrats visited him, noting that the principle of regionalism which was adopted at Nigeria’s independence in 1960 was still being craved for today.


“Where a leader hails from does not matter. Rather, what he brings to the table in terms of development and governance should matter,” he told the group led by former Kano state governor, Ibrahim Shekarau.

Obasanjo faulted the name of the group, advising it to become a national league rather than a sectarian group.

“One of the things that led us to where we are today, and we haven’t gotten out of, is regionalism.

“Whenever I hear ‘North’, ‘East’ or ‘West’, I get frightened.

“Your name would have been ‘National League of Democrats’, instead of ‘Northern League of Democrats’. But you must start somewhere,” he said.

The former President however noted that the group was right to be concerned about Nigeria.

“But how we correct the wrongs is what should be paramount in our minds.

“Nigeria is greater than all of us and we should see it as a wholistic entity.

“I share your concern, but if you’re a National League, maybe I will join you and even be your Patron if I cannot be active because I’m getting old,” Obasanjo said.

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Earlier in his remarks, Shekarau had explained that the group was an amalgamation of like minds of Northern extraction.

He disclosed that the group, which has a membership of 400, came into existence three months ago as a result of various consultations and discussions.

The former state governor said the group seeks to influence political decisions and the process of recruiting leaders at all levels in Nigeria.

He added that the issue of credibility and righteousness in leadership have been a challenge in the country.

“We have analysed the various challenges facing us as a nation and particularly as the largest region, and we have to influence certain decisions in the political landscape.

“There are many issues facing us: issues of insecurity, issues of unity among ourselves, issues of youthful exuberance, and issues of education.

“We also have ussues of making sure our democratic process is sustained and improved upon,” the former Minister of Education added

chiagozien:
Obasanjo even if they called themselves National League of Democrats’, instead of ‘Northern League of Democrats It will never change anything, We're not one is we are not one, name doesn't change anything.
One Nigeria that people have been chanting decades didn't change anything.




Nigeria main problem is not leadership, Nigeria main problem is we don't share common value system.

What makes a great Nation are people that share common value.
The way Igbo man think is not the way yoruba man thinks, the way yoruba man thinks is not the way Hausafulanis man think.


Until the right is done you will keep getting the same results you have been getting for over 60 years.

chiagozien:
Obasanjo even if they called themselves National League of Democrats’, instead of ‘Northern League of Democrats It will never change anything, We're not one is we are not one, name doesn't change anything.
One Nigeria that people have been chanting decades didn't change anything.




Nigeria main problem is not leadership, Nigeria main problem is we don't share common value system.

What makes a great Nation are people that share common value.
The way Igbo man think is not the way yoruba man thinks, the way yoruba man thinks is not the way Hausafulanis man think.


Until the right is done you will keep getting the same results you have been getting for over 60 years.

chiagozien:
Obasanjo even if they called themselves National League of Democrats’, instead of ‘Northern League of Democrats It will never change anything, We're not one is we are not one, name doesn't change anything.
One Nigeria that people have been chanting decades didn't change anything.




Nigeria main problem is not leadership, Nigeria main problem is we don't share common value system.

What makes a great Nation are people that share common value.
The way Igbo man think is not the way yoruba man thinks, the way yoruba man thinks is not the way Hausafulanis man think.


Until the right is done you will keep getting the same results you have been getting for over 60 years.

Morbeta11:
Regionalism is root of Nigeria’s problems, says Obasanjo



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/10/regionalism-is-root-of-nigerias-problems-says-obasanjo/

stuffs2002:
Obasanjo is a very unhappy man just because Tinubu is the biggest Yoruba person to ever have been born.

Obasanjo desperately wants to be the biggest Yoruba man but Tinubu has overtaken him and that is causing Obasanjo so much pain.

Zaheertyler:
Wise words
And even though I’m not worthy to speak under you but
I will add that
The average Igbo man has proven to be a nationalist and even to the detriment of his regions development..he goes to even far maiduguri to open his business and live among the locals, learning their language and all
Yet the average Nigerian says they don’t trust the Igbo man which at this point should be the other way round
But the Igbo man as conservative and mature as he is isn’t one to point fingers and throw blames around instead he is still looking for way to build broken bridges
Like in Peter obi who is a perfect representative of the Igbo culture and ideology in politics
He has earned the respect, love ,loyalty and trust and is still earning over nigeria
Sir at this point we cajole you into joining the train for a new Nigeria through Peter obi
A new Nigeria is possible


Signed
A concerned mazi

stuffs2002:
Obasanjo is a very unhappy man just because Tinubu is the biggest Yoruba person to ever have been born.

Obasanjo desperately wants to be the biggest Yoruba man but Tinubu has overtaken him and that is causing Obasanjo so much pain.

Zaheertyler:
Wise words
And even though I’m not worthy to speak under you but
I will add that
The average Igbo man has proven to be a nationalist and even to the detriment of his regions development..he goes to even far maiduguri to open his business and live among the locals, learning their language and all
Yet the average Nigerian says they don’t trust the Igbo man which at this point should be the other way round
But the Igbo man as conservative and mature as he is isn’t one to point fingers and throw blames around instead he is still looking for way to build broken bridges
Like in Peter obi who is a perfect representative of the Igbo culture and ideology in politics
He has earned the respect, love ,loyalty and trust and is still earning over nigeria
Sir at this point we cajole you into joining the train for a new Nigeria through Peter obi
A new Nigeria is possible


Signed
A concerned mazi